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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

9

Miss Bassick Bride Preparations Continue Ahead of Saturday

Ell beth Bassick daughter of Edgar Webb Bassick 1001 Fairfield avenue set to wed Tracy Campbell Dickson Jr son of General Dickson at St John s Church Saturday evening. Bridal party includes Mary Hincks Miriam Hawkine Katharine Lamont Elizabeth Humphrey Mabel Allen and Jope Munsell. Best man Robert Dickson. ushers Edgar Bassick Sr John Hincks Branson Davis Homer Bennett Donald Page Grayson Woodbury and George Hirsch. Bride party events include a Friday bridal party at the Chapman home and a Brooklawn Country Club dinner hosted by the Bassicks.

Elizabeth Bassick Edgar Webb Bassick Fairsfield Avenue St. John's Church Tracy Campbell Dickson, Jr Tracy Campbel Dickson Watertown Pinney William T. Hincks Park Place Baevick Bagsicks Mary Hincks Pittsfield Mass Mabel Allen New York Mias Jope Munsell Winsted Conn Lulan Bassick Margaret Bassick Degey Mortis Elizabeth Parks Springfield Magss Robett Dickson John Hincks Brunson Davis Homer Bennett Donald Page Grayson Woodbury George Hirsch Watertown Arsenal Carolne Chapman Wiliam Wells Chapman Miss Bassick Bassick Brooklawn Country Club

Mrs Emma V Lockwood Marries Hartford Man

A wedding yesterday morning at the Stratford home of Mrs. Theodore Boynton united Mrs Emma V Lockwood and Ira M Ryder of Hartford. Rev G O Kennedy of Christ Church Stratford performed the ceremony. The bride wore a black frock and blue belt, attended by her sister Mrs Boynton. George Hinman served as best man. The couple will reside at 28 Buckingham Street Hartford.

Theodore Boynton Stratford Emma V. Lockwood Ira M. Ryder Hartford G. O. Kennedy Christ Church Jace Boynton George Hinman Mrs. Ryder Buckingham Street

Congregational Women to Hear Dr Ruth Hume

An invitation is extended by the Woman's League of Kirk Street Congregational Church for all Congregational women to attend three meetings tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Dr Ruth Hume of India will discuss her work in Ahmednagar where she runs a hospital, hosted by Mrs J S Wooster and Mrs J Pacdy.

Woman's League of Kirk Street Congregational Church Ruth Hume India Ahmedmager J. 5. Wooster Mast. J. Pacdy

How to Rid the Arms of Objectionable Hairs

An advertisement offers a hair removal method titled Aids to Beauty. A stiff paste of dolatone and water is applied to hairy areas for two to eight minutes, then peeled off to remove hair. The note promises no skin injury with proper use and cautions to obtain real delatene.

Mrs Hatfield Sabina Ohio Praise for Lydia E Pinkham Compound

Mrs Weapon HaTmeno of Sabina Ohio writes of a yearlong weakness and nervousness eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter urges women to take the remedy at first signs of nervousness backache and irregularity to prevent serious trouble and notes the writer can now perform household duties.

Sabina Ohico Lydia E Pinkham Weapon G. HaTmeno R. BR Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham

Elizabeth Fenner Permanent Eyebrow Shaping Service Ad

An early 20th century advertisement announces Elizabeth Fenner offering permanent facial tattoo work using an electric needle process. It notes shaping of eyebrows and removal of features with claims of absolute privacy in Bridgeport, Room 300, near Nat Bank, with contact code EL B 2261.

Elizabeth Fenner Bridgeport Nat

Lithuanians to Celebrate Independence Night

Lithuanians mark the fourth anniversary of independence with a gathering at St George's Lithuanian hall on Park avenue. The program opens with vesper service at 7 30 in St George's church, prayers for World War I dead and Lithuania, a speech by Father Pankule, then a series of songs and talks. A resolution urges Poles to stay out of Lithuania and funds are sought for new schools and churches in the homeland. The event closes with Lithuanian hymns and a Liberty Loan drive kickoff to aid the Lithuanian relief fund.

Tonigny St. George's Park Avenue Membets St. George's Church St George's Ball Father Pankule Joseph Ju. Dubois Lynn Wilson Europe Lithuania Harding Hughes Congress

Local Society News Delays And Socials In Town

The Washington Tea and Bridge party at Mrs Nath feld Worthen home has been postponed indefinitely. WOMEN'S Christian Temperance Union hosts a membership supper at 6:90 at 289 Gilbert street with Miss Janet Blackford reading on Frances Willard. Iwanna club plans a Valentine social at Nativity hall Sylvan avenue with dancing. Dr and Mrs L Simonsouw hosted Hebrew Orphan asylum children for their seventh anniversary. Seaside Community center schedules entertainment and a basketball game at Warner Institute followed by a roast beef luncheon for business folk at the First Methodist church. Ladies Aid sale raising funds today 11 to ? at Fairfield avenue and Broad street. Mrs Andrew Parker leads volunteers in planning. Charter signing by Secretary Hughes noted for the National Society D A R. Edward Blatadel, Maine avenue, among those ill with smoke. Miss Gussie Bohrer hosts a social dance at her Williston street home with music and buffet supper. Mass meeting on armament postposed to discuss restrictions. Alumni classes 1916 1915 1920 and 1921 of City Normal School plan a dance February 22 at the Liberty Building. tickets via several named organizers.

Thy Women's Christian Semperance Union Gilbert Street Janet Blackford Frances Willard Iwanna Club Nativity Hall Sylvan Avenus Ladies Aid Society First Methodist Church Fairfield Avenue Broad Street Andrew Farker Merion Rothery Willis Scholl Shuman Charles Lee D. R. Bebe

Grand Officers Will Attend Templars Ball

The third annual Hamilton Commanders No. 5 Knights Templar ball will be at Stratfield hotel Friday night with Eminent Grand Commander Debrusky, Rieht F Eminent and Pred Huntington, plus associate officers. The will room will feature amflax, reins, palms, towers and insignia. A drill will highlight the gala event.

Hamilton Knights Templar Stratfield Hotel Debrusky Rieht State of Connecticut Pred Huntington Templar Joann Setavarz, Jr Timor A. Hogper Arthur J. Ataure Elmer C. Wilache Benjamin de. Bote Thlen George Sunderland Stiles Disbrook Willam Parker Ezra WW. Graham

West End Church Girls Club Social Planned

The West End Church Girls Club and the Pollyanna club of the West End Congregational church host a Valentine Social tomorrow night at 3 o'clock in the Chapel on Colorado Avenue between Fairfield and Suite. Miss Isa using and Mabel Harney lead the event with Mrs Archie Medvic decorating, Edith Proudman refreshments, and Florence Davis games and entertainment, among others.

Pollyanaema West End

Grace Church Pastor to Address Y M C A

The Grace Church pastor Rev. Ja Guernsey is to speak at the Y M C A on Sunday afternoon at 3 30. A program featuring music has been arranged for the event at the local YMCA hall.

Guernsey Grace M. EB TY. C. A

Births in Vital Statistics Report

A list of births with parent names and addresses including Marrigga Titeenses and Joseph Klee, ages 34 and , at 261 Hallett street, Susie Drek 92 of 250 Fifth street, Louis Podesta 21 of 33 Cherry street, Mary Barage 20 of 683 Carroi avenue, Raymond J. O Connor 28 of 1025 Noble avenue, and Mary Veronica O Neill 23 of 398 Boston avenue. Entries show parents with multiple locations and dates in February 1922 including John and Ida Jones Blackwell at 79 Hill street with a daughter born February 42, 1922, Joseph and Matilda Becker Ryley at 1662 Strafford avenue with a son born February 6, 1922, Clifford and Marian Fuhrman Bedell at 1 Waterman street with a son born February 13, 1922, Bronislaw and Sophia about at 607 Treckshire venus with a daughter born February and a date 1432, Frank and Carmela Serretti at 91 Hillam arrest with a daughter born February Li 1922, and Joseph and Assunta Vietri at 83 Reilly street with a daughter born February to Frederick and Genevieve Hir ley Smith at Jennings road Fairfield Ison February 10, 1322.

Marrigga Titeenses Joseph Klee Hallett Street Susie Drek Fifth Street Louis Podesta Cherry Street Mary Barage Carroi Avenue Raymond J. O'Connor Noble Avenue Mary Veronica O'Neill Boston Avenue John and Ida Jones Blackwell Hill Street Joseph and Matilda Becker Ryley Strafford Avenue Clifford Marian Fuhrman Bedell Waterman Street Bronislaw and Sophia Treckshire Venus Frank and Carmela Serretti Hillam Arrest Assunta Vietri Reilly Street Frederick and Genevieve Hirley Smith Jennings Road Fairfield Ison

Students of Voice Informal Musical Tonight At Stratfield Sun Parlor

The Students of Voice perform an informal musicale tonight in Stratfield Sun Parlor. Mrs Susknawley Davie and Mrs Edna Northrup Kearns head the program with a varied selection of art songs and solos by Saint-Saëns, Lacy, Coleridge-Taylor, Dvorak, Rimsky-Korsakoff, and others.

Susknawley Davie Stratfield At & Cvclack Menda Edna ‘Northrup Kearns T. P. Quyatt Saint Inens Firs Fred Lacey Andy R. Smith Misa Nello Rathgrew Sibela Winifred Smith Lohr Luella Wlath Lex Teures Holmes Mia Py Martin Misa Fitegerald Dan In Ronald Rosalie Davie Amelie Fran Hiawatha Coleridge Taylor T. Oviatt Dvorak oy Hubert #ranz Adeline Grabber Foster Andrew R. Smith Mosakoqwslki M. Simko Dinorah Annie Sides Mandaley Herman Krackemgler Metcalfe Mise Vere Nicholson Jacobson Nelin Pettirrew the Snow Maiden Rimsky-Korsakoff Gertrude Paradis Willoushby Death and Schupert Bohn Theresa Polke India Temsakotl Willem Grifin

Phelps Revises Program of Lectures at Inman

Professor Willian Lyon Phelps has revised his lecture schedule at the United Church in Inman due to illness. The series runs February 20 through March 25 with topics including Nehemiah Salomon's OTB Apocrypha and Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus and Maccabees, and Life and Conduct Thy Prophets.

Willian Lyon Phelps The United Church Inman Phelps J Tate Nehemiah Salomon Esdras Tobie Judith Solomon

Societies of St Peter's Plan Annual Concert

The young people of Fort Peter's parish present an annual concert and dance at Cola ial hall tonight starting promptly at 7:15. The program features Jack O'Connel and Edward Cotes singing, Gertrude Yu ch on violin, Marini Howe and Catherine Lombard soprano selections, Miss Mary Mira on piano, a solo by Madolliva, and dances by the Foley and Mallin groups. The highlight is Bil Toomey's four piece band performing All for One and Fun for All.

Ft. Peter's Colaial Hall Children of Mary of &T. Peter's Holy Name Society Jack O'Connel Edward Cotes Gertrude “Yuch Marini Howe Midsatherine Lombard Seinta Don Mary Mira Migg Madolliva Farter Miss Foley Marlinl Prand Fintle Bil Toomey Big Four

The Letters of Natalie Dear Ievelynt A weather day diary

A fragmented letter from Natalie describes a day of weather and social visits at Parker Health School for Women on State Street. It mentions gifts and crafts, a massage stand, a lemon tree, and a shopful of foods and trinkets, with plans for spring and notes on local shops and a welfare stance toward comfortable living.

Charming Frocks in Dark Navy Browns and Bright Silks

Brightly described taffeta dresses in navy brown and vivid colors with silk checks. Frock styles feature picot edged ruffles, ruched necklines, festooned skirts, and waist ribbons. One model has green Van Dyke stitching and diamond cutouts. Price range 12.95 to 25.00.

van Dyke

New Oxford Sports Shoe Combines Style and Comfort

Gray suede shoe with plain toe, decorated apron and saddle stitching. Brand new Oxford last with five eyelets and straight walking heel. Described as versatile enough for tailored suits while built on a sports last.

Oxford

Ladies four buckle high cut arctics in stock now

In stock now are all sizes of ladies four buckle high cut arctics. They are specifically crafted to fit the new low sports or walking heels.

Pacific Embroidery Outfits Featured in Display Main Floor

A display showcases Pacific embroidery outfits made with high quality material. Each package includes D M C Cotton for completing designs, with neat inside finishing. The exhibit features women's lingerie, children's dresses and aprons, luncheon and boudoir sets, caps, and more.

February Fashion Snags Highlight Wardrobe Woes

February proves a tricky month for wardrobes with damp cold and shifting trends. Shoppers seek versatile coats and layered pieces as retailers report mixed demand for color palettes and practical fabrics.

Glove Silk Undergarments and Silks Offered in Various Shades

Store ad describes women undergarments called Glove Silk in street shades with prices 3.59 5.25 and 5.50 and extra sizes in black and navy. Also Main finer Silks Pongee and Florentine Silks praised for draperies and fancy work at 1.50 a yard on third floor.

Readjustment Prices on Dorothy Gloves and Paris Point Embroidery

The Dorothy high grade French kid glove with two clasps and Paris point stitching is restocked with new permanent prices. White 16-button gloves with embroidery and over stitched fingers reduced from 8.50 to 6.00 dollars. Inventory includes brown, beaver, gray, tan, black, with white stitching. Main floor.

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Liver Aid For Digestive Comfort

Thousands suffer with indigestion and bad taste but Olive Tablets from Dr Edwards claim to address the root cause. Pure vegetable compounds with olive oil are said to ease constipation and improve appetite without griping or pain. Take one or two at bedtime for relief and energy.

Dr. Edwards Edwards Wien Edwarda Mike, van and Soc

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